Let’s Make HER-Story!

As women, we juggle so many roles and responsibilities. We’re daughters, moms, wives, sisters, friends, caretakers and so much more. We deserve to wear one-of-a-kind pieces that remind us of how much we have been through and experienced.

All About Jewelry, Work Life, Daily InspirationsKristin BurkemperJune 10, 2021Milwaukee, jewelry designer, hand stamped jewelry, bar necklace, initial necklace, name bar necklace, mom necklace, mother necklace, disc necklace, initial disc necklace, female entrepreneur, mompreneurComment

Mom Truth: We Need to Go Easy on Ourselves

Every day brings new thoughts on what the next season will look like. I’m saying to myself, we’ll be okay, we’ll work through it. And other moments I’m struggling to even comprehend how we’ll even make it a day of virtual school. With two parents working full-time, I’m already maxed out.

Work Life, Family LifeKristin BurkemperAugust 13, 2020Milwaukee, 2020, corona virus, covid 19, silver lining, gratitude, staying positive, inspiration, jewelry designer, launching in a pandemicComment

Behind the Scenes of the Bird's Tail Design Process

I can design and create all I want, but it doesn’t mean as much until I see someone living in something I created. That’s powerful. That's beautiful.

Work Life, All About Jewelry, FashionKristin BurkemperJuly 21, 2020Milwaukee, 2020, corona virus, covid 19, silver lining, gratitude, staying positive, inspiration, jewelry designer, launching in a pandemicComment

Are You Looking to Turn Your Passion into Your Full-Time Gig? What You Should Know First:

So you’ve got a side hustle. Or maybe an idea for a side hustle? Maybe it’s simply a hobby that you are super passionate about. Whatever it is...is turning your passion into a full-time gig constantly on your mind?

Daily Inspirations, Work LifeKristin BurkemperJanuary 27, 2020jewelry, jewelry designer, milwaukee, milwaukee jewelry designer, entrepreneurship, female entrepreneur, mompreneur, Milwaukee, 2020, side hustle, hobby, girl bossComment

2020 We Are Coming for Ya'!

We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” — Winston Churchill

Daily Inspirations, Work Life, CommunityKristin BurkemperJanuary 13, 2020jewelry, jewelry designer, milwaukee, milwaukee jewelry designer, entrepreneurship, female entrepreneur, mompreneur, breast cancer awareness, ABCD, Milwaukee, giving back, 2020, intentions, resolutionsComment

My Ah-Ha Moment Inspired by Kendra Scott

You know, one of those moments when you decide or realize something, and it feels entirely right? Recently, I had this exact experience.

Daily Inspirations, Work Life, CommunityKristin BurkemperOctober 21, 2019jewelry, jewelry designer, milwaukee, milwaukee jewelry designer, entrepreneurship, female entrepreneur, mompreneur, breast cancer awareness, ABCD, Kendra Scott, Toya Washington, Milwaukee, giving back Comments

How to Keep Your “Cool” this Summer

Have you ever lost your temper so badly that you felt embarrassed after? I sure have!

Daily Inspirations, Community, Work LifeKristin BurkemperJuly 16, 2019jewelry, jewelry designer, milwaukee, milwaukee jewelry designer, layered, yoga, small business, entrepreneurship, female entrepreneur, mompreneur, how to survive summer with kids, how to survive summer with children Comment

The Tale of Bird’s Tail - What I’ve Learned Five Years In

The good, bad and the ugly of running Bird’s Tail….and a special birthday gift for YOU!

Daily Inspirations, Community, Work LifeKristin BurkemperJune 17, 2019jewelry, jewelry designer, milwaukee, milwaukee jewelry designer, layered, yoga, small business, five year mark, five years in business, anniversary, entrepreneurship, female entrepreneur, mompreneurComment

The Real Struggles of Being a Female Entrepreneur

When I first started Bird’s Tail, I had another woman say to me, “You know it’s really hard to stand out; you probably won’t make any money”. Wow, was that a kick in the face.

Daily Inspirations, Work Life, CommunityKristin BurkemperMarch 11, 2019jewelry, milwaukee, female entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, starting your own business, wp, women in business, women, mompreneurComment

Elizabeth Rees, from “Peel, Stick, Love” to Creating a Common, Creative Space for Milwaukee

Our Spotlight Sunday Series highlights women in our community who INSPIRE us and others. This month we are spotlighting Elizabeth Rees of Chasing Paper and Milwaukee’s Third Branch Creative Studio.

Community, Work Life, Daily InspirationsKristin BurkemperNovember 18, 2018Bird's Tail Designsmilwaukee, community, community over competition, work life, women in business, spotlight sunday, empowering, women, female entrepreneur, empowerment, chasing paper, third branch, Elizabeth Rees Comment

Sarah Kooiman, Owner and Co-Founder of MKE Moms Blog, Opens Up Candidly About the Struggles of Motherhood and Entrepreneurship

Our Spotlight Sunday Series highlights women in our community who INSPIRE us and others. This month we are spotlighting Sarah Kooiman, the owner and Co-Founder of MkeMB!

Community, Work Life, Daily InspirationsKristin BurkemperOctober 28, 2018Bird's Tail Designsmilwaukee, community, community over competition, work life, women in business, spotlight sunday, empowering, women, female entrepreneur, boudoir, photography, empowerment, brandingComment

In Our Spotlight: Suzy Weyenberg, Owner of Empower Yoga

Our Spotlight Sunday Series highlights women in our community who INSPIRE us and others. This month we are spotlighting Suzy Weyenberg, the owner of Empower Yoga!

Community, Work Life, Daily InspirationsKristin BurkemperSeptember 30, 2018Bird's Tail Designsmilwaukee, community, community over competition, work life, women in business, spotlight sunday, empowering, women, female entrepreneur, boudoir, photography, empowerment, brandingComment

Milwaukee's Boudoir and Branding Queen: Chrissy of Chrissy Rose Photography

Our Spotlight Sunday Series highlights women in our community who INSPIRE us and others. This month we are spotlighting Chrissy Kruger-Gruendyke from Chrissy Rose Photography!

Community, Work Life, Daily InspirationsKristin BurkemperSeptember 9, 2018Bird's Tail Designsmilwaukee, community, community over competition, work life, women in business, spotlight sunday, empowering, women, female entrepreneur, boudoir, photography, empowerment, brandingComment

Meet Jessica Bell: Mom, Entrepreneur, Inventor of Halo Vino

Our Spotlight Sunday Series highlights women in our community who INSPIRE us and others. This month we are spotlighting Jessica Bell, the creator of HaloVino!